FULL-TIME: Sheffield Wednesday 3 Blackburn Rovers 3

ROVERS missed a massive chance to move within two points of the play-offs as they let a two-goal lead slip through their grasp on a dramatic afternoon at an emotionally charged Hillsborough.

Gary Bowyer’s side looked to be heading for a third straight league victory for the first time in a single season since January 2008 when top-scorer Jordan Rhodes, Craig Conway and Michael Keane gave them a commanding 3-1 half-time advantage.

But they were made to pay for failing to build on their advantage in the second half as Atdhe Nuhiu bagged a brace – with his second goal coming four-and-a-half-minutes into injury-time – to earn Wednesday a point.

It is a point that leaves Rovers, who are now unbeaten in eight games, four points off sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion with four matches of the season to play, the first of which comes at home to relegation-threatened Yeovil Town on Good Friday.

The afternoon started on a poignant note with an impeccably observed minute’s silence to remember the 96 Liverpool supporters who lost their lives at the Hillsborough disaster 25 years ago.

After the moving silence Rovers boss Bowyer, who was in the Nottingham Forest end as a fan on that fateful day on April 15, 1989, joined his Owls counterpart Stuart Gray in picking up the wreaths they had placed in the centre circle and laid them in front of the Leppings Lane end, where the 96 died and hundreds others were injured.

One the action got under way it was unchanged Rovers who showed first as a quick pass from Keane found Lee Williamson, who laid the ball back for centre-midfield partner Jason Lowe to drag past the far post from 20 yards out.

Former Wednesday defender Tommy Spurr also failed to make a telling connection when a free kick found its way to him on the far side of the box in the 15th minute.

But, comically, Miguel Llera failed to clear the left-back’s scuffed attempt and Rhodes nipped in to side-step Chris Kirkland and tap the ball into the empty net from virtually on the goal-line.

It was the striker’s 24th goal of the campaign – and he won’t get an easier one.

The Owls had a golden opportunity to equalise four minutes later when Michail Antonio latched on to an under-hit headed clearance.

The livewire winger threaded the ball through to Nuhiu and the recalled targetman – in for the ineligible Leon Best, who was unable to play against his parent club – evaded Matt Kilgallon’s challenge before forcing a fine save out of Paul Robinson.

In contrast Robinson’s opposite number looked shaky in the scrappy opening stages with Kirkland spilling a Cairney free kick at the feet of Rhodes, who side-footed straight at the prone Wednesday goalkeeper.

Then it was the turn of Robinson to be called into action, half-an-hour in, as he made a sensational one-handed stop to turn Antonio’s goal-bound header over the bar from point-blank range.

But from the resulting corner Antonio flicked the ball to the back post where Lewis Buxton forced it home to restore parity.

Six minutes later, however, Rovers were back in front as a long punt forward from Robinson was knocked on by Rudy Gestede to Rhodes, who in turn played the ball back to Conway.

The winger had plenty to do.

But he made what came next look easy as he slipped inside on to his right foot and fired a low 30-yard drive past Kirkland’s despairing dive and into the bottom corner.

It was Conway’s fourth goal for the club since his bargain £100,000 January deadline day move from Cardiff City – all of which have come away from Ewood Park.

And it was another new addition who extended Rovers’ advantage two minutes before the break.

Cairney spread the ball out wide to Lowe who, having moments earlier made a crucial block in his own area, swung over a superb first-time cross into the heart of the box that deserved a goal.

And it got one as the unmarked Keane sent a flying header past Kirkland to notch his second goal for the club after signing on loan from Manchester United.

On a difficult pitch that made passing on the ground difficult, Rovers were right to go direct.

And, after Rhodes had a goal correctly ruled out for offside, it was a from a booming Robinson free kick that Gestede looped a header just over the bar at the start of the second half.

A clever Gestede flick then played strike-partner Rhodes in on goal.

But Kirkland spread himself to prevent Rhodes from nudging the ball past him.

Rhodes kept the ball alive, however, and after playing it across the six-yard box Gestede saw his close-range shot blocked away.

Then it was the turn of Rovers to survive a scare as Antonio raced away down the right and drove over a cross-shot which came back off the bar to substitute Caolan Lavery, who could not beat Robinson with the rebound.

But Robinson was beaten by Nuhiu in the 72nd minute.

The dangerous Antonio was the creator as he outstripped Keane down the left before lashing over a cross which Robinson palmed away as far as Nuhiu, who stabbed the ball home.

Rovers should have been out of sight.

But they were given another chance to seal the contest four minutes from time when good closing down by Conway resulted in Rhodes going clean through.

But instead of squaring to the better-placed Gestede, he dragged his shot into the side-netting.

It proved the defining moment of the match.

As in the fifth minute of injury-time Nuhiu crashed the ball home after Wednesday had seemingly being thwarted by some desperate and heroic defending.

And it could have got worse for Rovers had Robinson not denied the giant targetman a hat-trick with virtually the last kick of the game.

Comments

Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sightmark anthony

Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight

Score: -2

look.up.blackburn.
5:48pm Sat 12 Apr 14

P!ssing in the wind.

Shocking result. 3-1 up against a poor Sheff Weds side and gifting them two goals is abysmal.

P!ssing in the wind.
Shocking result. 3-1 up against a poor Sheff Weds side and gifting them two goals is abysmal.look.up.blackburn.

P!ssing in the wind.

Shocking result. 3-1 up against a poor Sheff Weds side and gifting them two goals is abysmal.

Score: 1

Nuttall Street
5:48pm Sat 12 Apr 14

It wasn't a good result, shipping 3 goals and giving up a lead.

It wasn't a good result, shipping 3 goals and giving up a lead.Nuttall Street

It wasn't a good result, shipping 3 goals and giving up a lead.

Score: 23

A Darener
5:48pm Sat 12 Apr 14

But should have been better!

But should have been better!A Darener

But should have been better!

Score: 11

DoggydogNo1
5:49pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Rovers aint going nowhere! They blew a 3-1 led and the result just sums up how good a team rovers are!

Rovers aint going nowhere! They blew a 3-1 led and the result just sums up how good a team rovers are!DoggydogNo1

Rovers aint going nowhere! They blew a 3-1 led and the result just sums up how good a team rovers are!

Score: -4

claytoner85
5:55pm Sat 12 Apr 14

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

P!ssing in the wind.

Shocking result. 3-1 up against a poor Sheff Weds side and gifting them two goals is abysmal.

You can't possibly comment on our result after yours can you? You lost against a team in the bottom half of the league.

Abysmal.

[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
P!ssing in the wind.
Shocking result. 3-1 up against a poor Sheff Weds side and gifting them two goals is abysmal.[/p][/quote]You can't possibly comment on our result after yours can you? You lost against a team in the bottom half of the league.
Abysmal.claytoner85

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

P!ssing in the wind.

Shocking result. 3-1 up against a poor Sheff Weds side and gifting them two goals is abysmal.

You can't possibly comment on our result after yours can you? You lost against a team in the bottom half of the league.

Abysmal.

Score: 31

dangerous dave
5:57pm Sat 12 Apr 14

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indiansdangerous dave

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Score: -16

noddy57
5:57pm Sat 12 Apr 14

1-3 up and coasting,we needed that 3 points but we just could not hold on ,,but we fight on,,COYB

1-3 up and coasting,we needed that 3 points but we just could not hold on ,,but we fight on,,COYBnoddy57

1-3 up and coasting,we needed that 3 points but we just could not hold on ,,but we fight on,,COYB

Score: 15

A Darener
5:58pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Shocking result 0 0 then 0 1 down against a poor side and gifting them a goal is abysmal.

Shocking result 0 0 then 0 1 down against a poor side and gifting them a goal is abysmal.A Darener

Shocking result 0 0 then 0 1 down against a poor side and gifting them a goal is abysmal.

Score: 8

Angry From Accrington
6:03pm Sat 12 Apr 14

At 3pm I would have accepted this result but to lose from 3-1 up demonstrates that we are not quite ready for the playoffs.

At 3pm I would have accepted this result but to lose from 3-1 up demonstrates that we are not quite ready for the playoffs.Angry From Accrington

At 3pm I would have accepted this result but to lose from 3-1 up demonstrates that we are not quite ready for the playoffs.

Score: 16

claytoner85
6:04pm Sat 12 Apr 14

We may not of won today but we didn't lose. 8 matches unbeaten run is pretty good going given the circumstances and what's happened over the last couple of seasons.

I do have confidence though for next season if we can keep the majority of our players. GB just needs to sort the team out and tell them to stop lying down when we are in front, how many times this season have we either lost or drawn a game when we have been in front? That needs to be sorted for next season if we are to have any chance of promotion.

We may not of won today but we didn't lose. 8 matches unbeaten run is pretty good going given the circumstances and what's happened over the last couple of seasons.
I do have confidence though for next season if we can keep the majority of our players. GB just needs to sort the team out and tell them to stop lying down when we are in front, how many times this season have we either lost or drawn a game when we have been in front? That needs to be sorted for next season if we are to have any chance of promotion.claytoner85

We may not of won today but we didn't lose. 8 matches unbeaten run is pretty good going given the circumstances and what's happened over the last couple of seasons.

I do have confidence though for next season if we can keep the majority of our players. GB just needs to sort the team out and tell them to stop lying down when we are in front, how many times this season have we either lost or drawn a game when we have been in front? That needs to be sorted for next season if we are to have any chance of promotion.

Score: 24

stick to football
6:09pm Sat 12 Apr 14

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?
At least entertaining to the neutralstick to football

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

Score: 22

Dukes
6:11pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Shocking, Bowyer isn't up for this.

Shocking, Bowyer isn't up for this.Dukes

Shocking, Bowyer isn't up for this.

Score: -18

Steven Seagull
6:15pm Sat 12 Apr 14

3-1 up and you f**ked it up!

The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

3-1 up and you f**ked it up!
The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.Steven Seagull

3-1 up and you f**ked it up!

The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

Score: -28

azza234
6:17pm Sat 12 Apr 14

we will know how possible play offs are after the reading game finishes but the season isn't over yet

we will know how possible play offs are after the reading game finishes but the season isn't over yetazza234

we will know how possible play offs are after the reading game finishes but the season isn't over yet

Score: 7

Captain Dreckley
6:20pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Today yet again we see the best and worst of Rovers over 90 minutes. Some awesome attack play that should have left us out of sight but conceding too easily at the back and at 3:1 up with 20 minutes to go GB yet again shows he has as much of a clue about responding to opposition's change in tactics as Steve Kean. Today was a massive opportunity to edge nearer the playoffs and we had done all the hard work yet ended up dropping 2 points. GB has done a fantastic job turning around the mess left by Kean and Shebby in relation to building a squad but it has to be questioned if he has taking the team as far as he can. If we counted how many points his tactical errors has cost this season we would be well in the playoff positions but our slim chance probably came to an end today. But we'll done to the team for some thrilling football.

Today yet again we see the best and worst of Rovers over 90 minutes. Some awesome attack play that should have left us out of sight but conceding too easily at the back and at 3:1 up with 20 minutes to go GB yet again shows he has as much of a clue about responding to opposition's change in tactics as Steve Kean. Today was a massive opportunity to edge nearer the playoffs and we had done all the hard work yet ended up dropping 2 points. GB has done a fantastic job turning around the mess left by Kean and Shebby in relation to building a squad but it has to be questioned if he has taking the team as far as he can. If we counted how many points his tactical errors has cost this season we would be well in the playoff positions but our slim chance probably came to an end today. But we'll done to the team for some thrilling football.Captain Dreckley

Today yet again we see the best and worst of Rovers over 90 minutes. Some awesome attack play that should have left us out of sight but conceding too easily at the back and at 3:1 up with 20 minutes to go GB yet again shows he has as much of a clue about responding to opposition's change in tactics as Steve Kean. Today was a massive opportunity to edge nearer the playoffs and we had done all the hard work yet ended up dropping 2 points. GB has done a fantastic job turning around the mess left by Kean and Shebby in relation to building a squad but it has to be questioned if he has taking the team as far as he can. If we counted how many points his tactical errors has cost this season we would be well in the playoff positions but our slim chance probably came to an end today. But we'll done to the team for some thrilling football.

Score: 17

DanBlackburn
6:20pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Sat at Sheffield station in angry frustration. Everyone in the ground knew we needed a substitution apart from the football genius that is bowyer. He is just not good enough. The team were exhausted so he puts varney on in the 92nd. We will get nowhere with bowyer as I have alwYs maintained

Sat at Sheffield station in angry frustration. Everyone in the ground knew we needed a substitution apart from the football genius that is bowyer. He is just not good enough. The team were exhausted so he puts varney on in the 92nd. We will get nowhere with bowyer as I have alwYs maintainedDanBlackburn

Sat at Sheffield station in angry frustration. Everyone in the ground knew we needed a substitution apart from the football genius that is bowyer. He is just not good enough. The team were exhausted so he puts varney on in the 92nd. We will get nowhere with bowyer as I have alwYs maintained

Score: 23

azza234
6:21pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Steven Seagull wrote…

3-1 up and you f**ked it up! The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

At least we scored unlike your crap team against a **** team i might add

[quote][p][bold]Steven Seagull[/bold] wrote:
3-1 up and you f**ked it up! The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.[/p][/quote]At least we scored unlike your crap team against a **** team i might addazza234

Steven Seagull wrote…

3-1 up and you f**ked it up! The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

At least we scored unlike your crap team against a **** team i might add

Score: 7

Angry From Accrington
6:22pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Makes me wonder whether or not they slipped back into Simon Garner's philosophy of giving just enough but not giving it all?

Makes me wonder whether or not they slipped back into Simon Garner's philosophy of giving just enough but not giving it all?Angry From Accrington

Makes me wonder whether or not they slipped back into Simon Garner's philosophy of giving just enough but not giving it all?

Score: 1

Garylla
6:24pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.Garylla

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Score: 6

Wild Rover
6:35pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Steven Seagull wrote…

3-1 up and you f**ked it up!

The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

It wont Baldric, sorry to disappoint you
And your result was....?

[quote][p][bold]Steven Seagull[/bold] wrote:
3-1 up and you f**ked it up!
The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.[/p][/quote]It wont Baldric, sorry to disappoint you
And your result was....?Wild Rover

Steven Seagull wrote…

3-1 up and you f**ked it up!

The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

It wont Baldric, sorry to disappoint you
And your result was....?

Score: 7

bburnrover
6:40pm Sat 12 Apr 14

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophybburnrover

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

Score: 9

look.up.blackburn.
6:41pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

[quote][p][bold]Garylla[/bold] wrote:
Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.[/p][/quote]Comedy. Absolute comedy.
Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.
No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.look.up.blackburn.

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

Score: -20

Not_A_Loon_From_Pune
6:44pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Yet another two points lost when we had a comfortable lead. I think that puts paid to any last lingering hope of a play off spot. Hopefully next season we can convert some of these draws into wins and follow Bumley into the Premiership (as they come down).

Yet another two points lost when we had a comfortable lead. I think that puts paid to any last lingering hope of a play off spot. Hopefully next season we can convert some of these draws into wins and follow Bumley into the Premiership (as they come down).Not_A_Loon_From_Pune

Yet another two points lost when we had a comfortable lead. I think that puts paid to any last lingering hope of a play off spot. Hopefully next season we can convert some of these draws into wins and follow Bumley into the Premiership (as they come down).

Score: 17

DoggydogNo1
6:51pm Sat 12 Apr 14

FFP looms boys! mmmuuuuhhhhhaaaaa

FFP looms boys! mmmuuuuhhhhhaaaaaDoggydogNo1

FFP looms boys! mmmuuuuhhhhhaaaaa

Score: -8

Lancs - pensioner
6:54pm Sat 12 Apr 14

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzz

Tosser, moaning Pathetic Dave, Burnley's best fan.

The real LP.

[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzz
Tosser, moaning Pathetic Dave, Burnley's best fan.
The real LP.Lancs - pensioner

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzz

Tosser, moaning Pathetic Dave, Burnley's best fan.

The real LP.

Score: -5

A Rover 45 years and over
7:18pm Sat 12 Apr 14

mark anthony wrote…

Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight

GB should now realise that he has not got the tactical no how to be a succsessul manager. This was a massive chance blown

[quote][p][bold]mark anthony[/bold] wrote:
Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight[/p][/quote]GB should now realise that he has not got the tactical no how to be a succsessul manager. This was a massive chance blownA Rover 45 years and over

mark anthony wrote…

Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight

GB should now realise that he has not got the tactical no how to be a succsessul manager. This was a massive chance blown

Score: 11

roverstid
7:24pm Sat 12 Apr 14

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Of course you had to be there to make that statement you dingle wannabe.

[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]Of course you had to be there to make that statement you dingle wannabe.roverstid

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Of course you had to be there to make that statement you dingle wannabe.

Score: -1

claytoner85
7:26pm Sat 12 Apr 14

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

The only thing funny is you lot thinking your team is suddenly the best team in the world. Deluded is the word that comes to mind. You have ONE decent season lol hilarious.

What makes you think Bolton will make a go of it next season as opposed to the last two seasons that they haven't? You mention FFP yet mention Nottingham Forrest chucking millions at their team in the same sentence. It applies to them to your moron.

We could of said EXACTLY the same to you at the beginning of this season yet look where you are.

Like it or not we are rebuilding our team and we are on the up. We have been ripped apart in the last 3 or 4 seasons and we all know you dingles have enjoyed every last bit of it but unfortunatly for you guys we are getting rid of bad rubbish and it won't be long until we are back in the prem and that's without 'uncle jacks' money as you silly people keep reminding a us about that apparently kept us there for so long. You are running out of things to say now let's face it so you have to make stuff up to make you feel better. You don't have a clue how the FFP will affect us do you really.

[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Garylla[/bold] wrote:
Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.[/p][/quote]Comedy. Absolute comedy.
Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.
No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.[/p][/quote]The only thing funny is you lot thinking your team is suddenly the best team in the world. Deluded is the word that comes to mind. You have ONE decent season lol hilarious.
What makes you think Bolton will make a go of it next season as opposed to the last two seasons that they haven't? You mention FFP yet mention Nottingham Forrest chucking millions at their team in the same sentence. It applies to them to your moron.
We could of said EXACTLY the same to you at the beginning of this season yet look where you are.
Like it or not we are rebuilding our team and we are on the up. We have been ripped apart in the last 3 or 4 seasons and we all know you dingles have enjoyed every last bit of it but unfortunatly for you guys we are getting rid of bad rubbish and it won't be long until we are back in the prem and that's without 'uncle jacks' money as you silly people keep reminding a us about that apparently kept us there for so long. You are running out of things to say now let's face it so you have to make stuff up to make you feel better. You don't have a clue how the FFP will affect us do you really.claytoner85

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

The only thing funny is you lot thinking your team is suddenly the best team in the world. Deluded is the word that comes to mind. You have ONE decent season lol hilarious.

What makes you think Bolton will make a go of it next season as opposed to the last two seasons that they haven't? You mention FFP yet mention Nottingham Forrest chucking millions at their team in the same sentence. It applies to them to your moron.

We could of said EXACTLY the same to you at the beginning of this season yet look where you are.

Like it or not we are rebuilding our team and we are on the up. We have been ripped apart in the last 3 or 4 seasons and we all know you dingles have enjoyed every last bit of it but unfortunatly for you guys we are getting rid of bad rubbish and it won't be long until we are back in the prem and that's without 'uncle jacks' money as you silly people keep reminding a us about that apparently kept us there for so long. You are running out of things to say now let's face it so you have to make stuff up to make you feel better. You don't have a clue how the FFP will affect us do you really.

Score: 15

dangerous dave
7:28pm Sat 12 Apr 14

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANSdangerous dave

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

Score: -1

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv
7:36pm Sat 12 Apr 14

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

I'm not too concerned. Lets be honest if a club like Burnley that averages 12,000 for home games, has a half wood - half scaffold ground and who's fans are obsessed by another football club due to decades of misery can by some miracle get in the big league then anyone can.

[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Garylla[/bold] wrote:
Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.[/p][/quote]Comedy. Absolute comedy.
Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.
No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.[/p][/quote]I'm not too concerned. Lets be honest if a club like Burnley that averages 12,000 for home games, has a half wood - half scaffold ground and who's fans are obsessed by another football club due to decades of misery can by some miracle get in the big league then anyone can.more bans than ray - brfc lxxv

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

I'm not too concerned. Lets be honest if a club like Burnley that averages 12,000 for home games, has a half wood - half scaffold ground and who's fans are obsessed by another football club due to decades of misery can by some miracle get in the big league then anyone can.

Score: 46

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv
7:40pm Sat 12 Apr 14

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?
We're all ears Captain miserymore bans than ray - brfc lxxv

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Score: 13

RobH2O
8:00pm Sat 12 Apr 14

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

I'm not too concerned. Lets be honest if a club like Burnley that averages 12,000 for home games, has a half wood - half scaffold ground and who's fans are obsessed by another football club due to decades of misery can by some miracle get in the big league then anyone can.

So true except the "anyone can" bit. And we don't care!

[quote][p][bold]more bans than ray - brfc lxxv[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Garylla[/bold] wrote:
Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.[/p][/quote]Comedy. Absolute comedy.
Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.
No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.[/p][/quote]I'm not too concerned. Lets be honest if a club like Burnley that averages 12,000 for home games, has a half wood - half scaffold ground and who's fans are obsessed by another football club due to decades of misery can by some miracle get in the big league then anyone can.[/p][/quote]So true except the "anyone can" bit. And we don't care!RobH2O

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

I'm not too concerned. Lets be honest if a club like Burnley that averages 12,000 for home games, has a half wood - half scaffold ground and who's fans are obsessed by another football club due to decades of misery can by some miracle get in the big league then anyone can.

So true except the "anyone can" bit. And we don't care!

Score: 0

Angry From Accrington
8:05pm Sat 12 Apr 14

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

[quote][p][bold]more bans than ray - brfc lxxv[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?
We're all ears Captain misery[/p][/quote]Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.Angry From Accrington

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Score: 3

Lancs - pensioner
8:45pm Sat 12 Apr 14

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

Your so so so so boring.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Out with Dave plonker Dave.

[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]Your so so so so boring.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Out with Dave plonker Dave.Lancs - pensioner

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

Your so so so so boring.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Out with Dave plonker Dave.

Score: -1

Wild Rover
9:00pm Sat 12 Apr 14

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

Why ?

[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]Why ?Wild Rover

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

Your so so so so boring.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Out with Dave plonker Dave.

get off your horse and milk your cow

[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]Your so so so so boring.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Out with Dave plonker Dave.[/p][/quote]get off your horse and milk your cowjim 2012

Lancs - pensioner wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

Your so so so so boring.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Out with Dave plonker Dave.

get off your horse and milk your cow

Score: -2

Wild Rover
9:23pm Sat 12 Apr 14

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

All of which teams we have played, even beaten some this season....next season wont be any different to this....oh hang yes, FFP
Which applys to Rovers but not QPR , Forest etc...
Only in your flat world Baldric me boy!0

[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Garylla[/bold] wrote:
Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.[/p][/quote]Comedy. Absolute comedy.
Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.
No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.[/p][/quote]All of which teams we have played, even beaten some this season....next season wont be any different to this....oh hang yes, FFP
Which applys to Rovers but not QPR , Forest etc...
Only in your flat world Baldric me boy!0Wild Rover

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

Garylla wrote…

Keep the momentum going Rovers. Finish with 4 wins and if it doesn't get us into the playoffs it sets us up nicely for next season. Rovers: Championship Champions 2014-15.

Comedy. Absolute comedy.

Next season you'll be lucky to stay in the Championship after being pummelled by FFP. Never mind the quality of the teams that miss out this time which may include Derby, QPR on an all or nothing final push, Nottingham Forest who will throw millions at going up, Wigan, Reading, Watford, Ipswich, or the likes of the relegated teams which may include Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff who will need to bounce back up at the first opportunity. Also don't rule out Leeds and Bolton who'll eventually get their act together.

No sir, your days in the big time are well and truly over.

All of which teams we have played, even beaten some this season....next season wont be any different to this....oh hang yes, FFP
Which applys to Rovers but not QPR , Forest etc...
Only in your flat world Baldric me boy!0

Score: 5

fireonthemountain
9:29pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Well , I was disappointed that we threw away 3 points .

OK let's be realistic .

We are not going to make the play-offs .

But next season I will take great delight in watching Burnley
going down while we go up .

Burnley will be humiliated by top class teams - it will be like
swatting a fly .

We will get there - cloggers , prepare for ridicule .
Try your toilet-trashing-tact
ics against professionals .

Well , I was disappointed that we threw away 3 points .
OK let's be realistic .
We are not going to make the play-offs .
But next season I will take great delight in watching Burnley
going down while we go up .
Burnley will be humiliated by top class teams - it will be like
swatting a fly .
Back to the Sunday-School-League for you cloggers .
Well done Gary B . Good team . Perfectly good tactics .
Slowly , slowly ,catchy monkee .
We will get there - cloggers , prepare for ridicule .
Try your toilet-trashing-tact
ics against professionals .fireonthemountain

Well , I was disappointed that we threw away 3 points .

OK let's be realistic .

We are not going to make the play-offs .

But next season I will take great delight in watching Burnley
going down while we go up .

Burnley will be humiliated by top class teams - it will be like
swatting a fly .

We will get there - cloggers , prepare for ridicule .
Try your toilet-trashing-tact
ics against professionals .

Score: -5

roversammo
9:40pm Sat 12 Apr 14

So frustrating, Wednesday were there for the taking and we couldn't hold a two goal cushion, varney and Keane at fault for the last goal. Rhodes should have squared his chance. After all the promise of QPR, they let us down against no hopers.

So frustrating, Wednesday were there for the taking and we couldn't hold a two goal cushion, varney and Keane at fault for the last goal. Rhodes should have squared his chance. After all the promise of QPR, they let us down against no hopers.roversammo

So frustrating, Wednesday were there for the taking and we couldn't hold a two goal cushion, varney and Keane at fault for the last goal. Rhodes should have squared his chance. After all the promise of QPR, they let us down against no hopers.

Score: 8

Steven Seagull
10:16pm Sat 12 Apr 14

azza234 wrote…

Steven Seagull wrote…

3-1 up and you f**ked it up! The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

At least we scored unlike your crap team against a **** team i might add

At least we're going to be promoted into the premier league, unlike you!!

Where are you going to finish in the league this season? Maybe an agonising 7th on goal difference? That'd be a mint result for you.

[quote][p][bold]azza234[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Steven Seagull[/bold] wrote:
3-1 up and you f**ked it up! The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.[/p][/quote]At least we scored unlike your crap team against a **** team i might add[/p][/quote]At least we're going to be promoted into the premier league, unlike you!!
Where are you going to finish in the league this season? Maybe an agonising 7th on goal difference? That'd be a mint result for you.Steven Seagull

azza234 wrote…

Steven Seagull wrote…

3-1 up and you f**ked it up! The word is consistency!!! maybe next season eh chaps? That's if FFP doesn't smash you into league 1.

At least we scored unlike your crap team against a **** team i might add

At least we're going to be promoted into the premier league, unlike you!!

Where are you going to finish in the league this season? Maybe an agonising 7th on goal difference? That'd be a mint result for you.

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

[quote][p][bold]stick to football[/bold] wrote:
You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?
At least entertaining to the neutral[/p][/quote]About 6 pointsAngry From Accrington

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Score: 0

owd nick
10:38pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.
Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.owd nick

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

Score: 2

owd nick
10:44pm Sat 12 Apr 14

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.

So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?

[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]You were there were you?
Look at the stats moron, 27 attempts on goal 5 on target 3 goals scored away from home, Wednesday had 19 attempts, 6 on target, 3 goals scored.
Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.
So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?owd nick

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.

So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?

Score: 2

Angry From Accrington
10:50pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Angry From Accrington wrote…

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Seriously though, what have been missing all season are two strong, confident central midfielders and an experienced right back. Maybe a fully fit and motivated Etuhu can do one of the midfield jobs next season but Keane, Henley or Kane are not good enough at right back. If we can't find one to bring in for next season I suggest grooming Lowe for the role. If we can keep the core of this squad together and allow Bowyer to grow in confidence and stature we will be right up there.......next season.

[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]stick to football[/bold] wrote:
You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?
At least entertaining to the neutral[/p][/quote]About 6 points[/p][/quote]Seriously though, what have been missing all season are two strong, confident central midfielders and an experienced right back. Maybe a fully fit and motivated Etuhu can do one of the midfield jobs next season but Keane, Henley or Kane are not good enough at right back. If we can't find one to bring in for next season I suggest grooming Lowe for the role. If we can keep the core of this squad together and allow Bowyer to grow in confidence and stature we will be right up there.......next season.Angry From Accrington

Angry From Accrington wrote…

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Seriously though, what have been missing all season are two strong, confident central midfielders and an experienced right back. Maybe a fully fit and motivated Etuhu can do one of the midfield jobs next season but Keane, Henley or Kane are not good enough at right back. If we can't find one to bring in for next season I suggest grooming Lowe for the role. If we can keep the core of this squad together and allow Bowyer to grow in confidence and stature we will be right up there.......next season.

Score: 2

Angry From Accrington
10:50pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Angry From Accrington wrote…

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Seriously though, what have been missing all season are two strong, confident central midfielders and an experienced right back. Maybe a fully fit and motivated Etuhu can do one of the midfield jobs next season but Keane, Henley or Kane are not good enough at right back. If we can't find one to bring in for next season I suggest grooming Lowe for the role. If we can keep the core of this squad together and allow Bowyer to grow in confidence and stature we will be right up there.......next season.

[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]stick to football[/bold] wrote:
You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?
At least entertaining to the neutral[/p][/quote]About 6 points[/p][/quote]Seriously though, what have been missing all season are two strong, confident central midfielders and an experienced right back. Maybe a fully fit and motivated Etuhu can do one of the midfield jobs next season but Keane, Henley or Kane are not good enough at right back. If we can't find one to bring in for next season I suggest grooming Lowe for the role. If we can keep the core of this squad together and allow Bowyer to grow in confidence and stature we will be right up there.......next season.Angry From Accrington

Angry From Accrington wrote…

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Seriously though, what have been missing all season are two strong, confident central midfielders and an experienced right back. Maybe a fully fit and motivated Etuhu can do one of the midfield jobs next season but Keane, Henley or Kane are not good enough at right back. If we can't find one to bring in for next season I suggest grooming Lowe for the role. If we can keep the core of this squad together and allow Bowyer to grow in confidence and stature we will be right up there.......next season.

Score: 0

look.up.blackburn.
10:55pm Sat 12 Apr 14

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.
Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.[/p][/quote]And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?
Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.
We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.
If Carlsberg did seasons....look.up.blackburn.

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

Score: -1

owd nick
10:57pm Sat 12 Apr 14

Angry From Accrington wrote…

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Totally agree, about 6 points short at this point in time and they were there for the taking over recent weeks but it hasn't happened.

I haven't given up just yet but we did need those extra 2 points today because that would have made people sit up and take notice, and we were so very close.

What a roller coaster ride this season, what a pity more aren't seeing it because GB is doing a great job in getting the right players with the right attitudes in place to give us that chance.

All the detractors seem to forget that there is always another team on the pitch that is trying to win the game as well.

[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]stick to football[/bold] wrote:
You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?
At least entertaining to the neutral[/p][/quote]About 6 points[/p][/quote]Totally agree, about 6 points short at this point in time and they were there for the taking over recent weeks but it hasn't happened.
I haven't given up just yet but we did need those extra 2 points today because that would have made people sit up and take notice, and we were so very close.
What a roller coaster ride this season, what a pity more aren't seeing it because GB is doing a great job in getting the right players with the right attitudes in place to give us that chance.
All the detractors seem to forget that there is always another team on the pitch that is trying to win the game as well.owd nick

Angry From Accrington wrote…

stick to football wrote…

You are right Angry from Accrington we are not yet Play Off material.
The number of goals conceded and the ability to hold out for a win has been a feature of the 8 match unbeaten run.
What is missing?

At least entertaining to the neutral

About 6 points

Totally agree, about 6 points short at this point in time and they were there for the taking over recent weeks but it hasn't happened.

I haven't given up just yet but we did need those extra 2 points today because that would have made people sit up and take notice, and we were so very close.

What a roller coaster ride this season, what a pity more aren't seeing it because GB is doing a great job in getting the right players with the right attitudes in place to give us that chance.

All the detractors seem to forget that there is always another team on the pitch that is trying to win the game as well.

Score: 4

owd nick
10:59pm Sat 12 Apr 14

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

They would **** on you from a great height.

[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.
Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.[/p][/quote]And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?
Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.
We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.
If Carlsberg did seasons....[/p][/quote]They would **** on you from a great height.owd nick

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

They would **** on you from a great height.

Score: -2

owd nick
11:09pm Sat 12 Apr 14

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

How sad are you?

It's 11 pm at night and you are spouting your usual drivel on a thread that has nothing to do with you poxy little shed of a club and to cap it all no-one on it gives a flying feck whether you get promoted or not.

I on the other hand have only just had time to come on line after a busy evening in the real world, the last thought in my mind is going on any Burnley thread because I am a long way off the need to throw up.

You really are a sad little fecker aren't you?

You should share hands with Dangerous Dave, that would be the equivalent of four women between you.

[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.
Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.[/p][/quote]And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?
Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.
We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.
If Carlsberg did seasons....[/p][/quote]How sad are you?
It's 11 pm at night and you are spouting your usual drivel on a thread that has nothing to do with you poxy little shed of a club and to cap it all no-one on it gives a flying feck whether you get promoted or not.
I on the other hand have only just had time to come on line after a busy evening in the real world, the last thought in my mind is going on any Burnley thread because I am a long way off the need to throw up.
You really are a sad little fecker aren't you?
You should share hands with Dangerous Dave, that would be the equivalent of four women between you.owd nick

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

How sad are you?

It's 11 pm at night and you are spouting your usual drivel on a thread that has nothing to do with you poxy little shed of a club and to cap it all no-one on it gives a flying feck whether you get promoted or not.

I on the other hand have only just had time to come on line after a busy evening in the real world, the last thought in my mind is going on any Burnley thread because I am a long way off the need to throw up.

You really are a sad little fecker aren't you?

You should share hands with Dangerous Dave, that would be the equivalent of four women between you.

Score: 1

TurfMoorTom
11:50pm Sat 12 Apr 14

owd nick wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.

So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?

I like that. I must say I'm quite bemused by all the flak on here. 3 goals away from home and it's quite clear the ship is turning. Sure it's disappointing to have lost some points but this season would be too soon, all that's wanted is to see heart and commitment and some entertainment. That, to me, is all there.

Seems to me there are more Dingles on here (a good few masquerading as Rovers fans). They are going too soon and so let them make hay while the sun shines. For sure it's going to p!ss down heavily on them in the near future and they know it................

[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]You were there were you?
Look at the stats moron, 27 attempts on goal 5 on target 3 goals scored away from home, Wednesday had 19 attempts, 6 on target, 3 goals scored.
Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.
So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?[/p][/quote]I like that. I must say I'm quite bemused by all the flak on here. 3 goals away from home and it's quite clear the ship is turning. Sure it's disappointing to have lost some points but this season would be too soon, all that's wanted is to see heart and commitment and some entertainment. That, to me, is all there.
Seems to me there are more Dingles on here (a good few masquerading as Rovers fans). They are going too soon and so let them make hay while the sun shines. For sure it's going to p!ss down heavily on them in the near future and they know it................TurfMoorTom

owd nick wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.

So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?

I like that. I must say I'm quite bemused by all the flak on here. 3 goals away from home and it's quite clear the ship is turning. Sure it's disappointing to have lost some points but this season would be too soon, all that's wanted is to see heart and commitment and some entertainment. That, to me, is all there.

Seems to me there are more Dingles on here (a good few masquerading as Rovers fans). They are going too soon and so let them make hay while the sun shines. For sure it's going to p!ss down heavily on them in the near future and they know it................

Score: 0

kenbro
1:00am Sun 13 Apr 14

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.kenbro

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Score: 12

dangerous dave
8:23am Sun 13 Apr 14

owd nick wrote…

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

How sad are you?

It's 11 pm at night and you are spouting your usual drivel on a thread that has nothing to do with you poxy little shed of a club and to cap it all no-one on it gives a flying feck whether you get promoted or not.

I on the other hand have only just had time to come on line after a busy evening in the real world, the last thought in my mind is going on any Burnley thread because I am a long way off the need to throw up.

You really are a sad little fecker aren't you?

You should share hands with Dangerous Dave, that would be the equivalent of four women between you.

Owd daft nick with the intellect of a sewer rat should be in calderstones swcure unit!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]look.up.blackburn.[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.
Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.[/p][/quote]And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?
Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.
We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.
If Carlsberg did seasons....[/p][/quote]How sad are you?
It's 11 pm at night and you are spouting your usual drivel on a thread that has nothing to do with you poxy little shed of a club and to cap it all no-one on it gives a flying feck whether you get promoted or not.
I on the other hand have only just had time to come on line after a busy evening in the real world, the last thought in my mind is going on any Burnley thread because I am a long way off the need to throw up.
You really are a sad little fecker aren't you?
You should share hands with Dangerous Dave, that would be the equivalent of four women between you.[/p][/quote]Owd daft nick with the intellect of a sewer rat should be in calderstones swcure unit!!
Out with the cowboys and indiansdangerous dave

owd nick wrote…

look.up.blackburn. wrote…

owd nick wrote…

Interesting that the Burnley arseholes are back in force looking to detract from their abysmal showing today, couldn't even win at home against a middle order Championship team.

Nerves are jangling, underpants are stained, Derby are getting closer, Play offs are beckoning.

And then we beat Blackpool and get promoted?

Given the season we've had I don't think any Burnley fan can feel too down. It was simply one of those games, we bossed it from start to finish. It was in no way an abysmal showing, but then what would you know. You follow a mid-table side that can't hang onto a 2 goal lead over a poor Sheff Weds side.

We're still effectively 9 points clear with only 12 to play for. I'll settle for a promotion party at Blackpool, or even better at home to Wigan on Easter Monday. Admit it, you're filling your pants at the thought of us going up.

If Carlsberg did seasons....

How sad are you?

It's 11 pm at night and you are spouting your usual drivel on a thread that has nothing to do with you poxy little shed of a club and to cap it all no-one on it gives a flying feck whether you get promoted or not.

I on the other hand have only just had time to come on line after a busy evening in the real world, the last thought in my mind is going on any Burnley thread because I am a long way off the need to throw up.

You really are a sad little fecker aren't you?

You should share hands with Dangerous Dave, that would be the equivalent of four women between you.

Owd daft nick with the intellect of a sewer rat should be in calderstones swcure unit!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Score: 1

dangerous dave
8:31am Sun 13 Apr 14

owd nick wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.

So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?

He daft nick you look at the stats played 42 won 15 thats consistency isnt it
Out with the cowboys and indians

[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]You were there were you?
Look at the stats moron, 27 attempts on goal 5 on target 3 goals scored away from home, Wednesday had 19 attempts, 6 on target, 3 goals scored.
Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.
So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?[/p][/quote]He daft nick you look at the stats played 42 won 15 thats consistency isnt it
Out with the cowboys and indiansdangerous dave

owd nick wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

If not for Robinson we would not have got s point - 3-1 up and given away to a poor side . Too little too late inconsistent performances from the team and manager but no doubt he will be hailing the teams performance again - irrespective of giving away 3 goals!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Also just to shoot you down in flames GB has said that the performance simply wasn't good enough.

So 27 attempts on goal simply isn't good enough for the manager, how many attempts are you going to have to score tonight? 2 if you change hands?

He daft nick you look at the stats played 42 won 15 thats consistency isnt it
Out with the cowboys and indians

Score: -1

MatthewCA
8:34am Sun 13 Apr 14

Mistake Mistake Mistake.............
...loosing again at the last minute of the game.

GB should allow two subtitutes in defense after 80 mts, because we are in a leading position and ask them to hold the ball ruthlessly.

Mistake Mistake Mistake.............
...loosing again at the last minute of the game.
GB should allow two subtitutes in defense after 80 mts, because we are in a leading position and ask them to hold the ball ruthlessly.MatthewCA

Mistake Mistake Mistake.............
...loosing again at the last minute of the game.

GB should allow two subtitutes in defense after 80 mts, because we are in a leading position and ask them to hold the ball ruthlessly.

Score: 1

DanBlackburn
8:35am Sun 13 Apr 14

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

[quote][p][bold]kenbro[/bold] wrote:
Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.[/p][/quote]Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:
1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.
I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.DanBlackburn

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Score: 7

dangerous dave
8:38am Sun 13 Apr 14

Angry From Accrington wrote…

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians

[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]more bans than ray - brfc lxxv[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?
We're all ears Captain misery[/p][/quote]Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.[/p][/quote]Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indiansdangerous dave

Angry From Accrington wrote…

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians

Score: 3

greenscreener
8:59am Sun 13 Apr 14

dangerous dave wrote…

Angry From Accrington wrote…

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians

Lol.

Do you ever actually read the rubbish you type or do you just get over-excited ?

[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]more bans than ray - brfc lxxv[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?
We're all ears Captain misery[/p][/quote]Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.[/p][/quote]Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]Lol.
Do you ever actually read the rubbish you type or do you just get over-excited ?greenscreener

dangerous dave wrote…

Angry From Accrington wrote…

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians

Lol.

Do you ever actually read the rubbish you type or do you just get over-excited ?

Score: 0

ghost of sceptic
9:19am Sun 13 Apr 14

Defence or lack of it must be a prioriy for next season. we are leaking far to many goals, not being able to close out a game at 3-1 up is shocking.

Defence or lack of it must be a prioriy for next season. we are leaking far to many goals, not being able to close out a game at 3-1 up is shocking.ghost of sceptic

Defence or lack of it must be a prioriy for next season. we are leaking far to many goals, not being able to close out a game at 3-1 up is shocking.

Score: 4

J.C - Rishton
9:21am Sun 13 Apr 14

DanBlackburn wrote…

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Excellent post - don't get me wrong, I think GB has done a very good job considering the circumstances but he is very limited in many areas and you are right, he has not learned after being in charge for around 18 months in total - he will be a steady coach/manager but I don't think he'll ever bridge that gap and make a really top one.

You are also right about many peope's over expectations for next season - which is prob understandable after the chaos of the last couple of seasons.

However, just because there has been progress (starting from a very low base) this season dosent automatically mean we will continue to improve next season.

I personally think that this Rovers team relies way too much on Rhodes' goals and Hanleys defending and if we lost either in summer (especially Rhodes) then results would suffer massively, as the amount of money we would have to replace them with would be minimal.

Also, we need to cut our costs massively this summer as we cannot continue to lose £20m per year, especially when we lose another £8m in TV money this summer - those kinds of saving can't be made simply by getting the "deadwood" off the books - decent players will have to be sold as well.

Also, if FFP is introduced (hopefully, we may get a stay of execution but if we do then we will still have to cut our costs massively, £20m losses per annum are simply unsustainable in the longrun unless we are happy ending up like Pompy and playing Stanley twice a season) then that would have a devastating effect on our ability to compete at the top end of the table (yes a few other teams, Bolton, Wolves and Forest would suffer the same embargo but then teams such as - the 3 that came down, QPR, Derby, Wigan, Brighton etc would not ) - that's quite alot of good teams to get past in order just to reach the play-off places when you have a transfer embargo.

[quote][p][bold]DanBlackburn[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]kenbro[/bold] wrote:
Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.[/p][/quote]Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:
1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.
I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.[/p][/quote]Excellent post - don't get me wrong, I think GB has done a very good job considering the circumstances but he is very limited in many areas and you are right, he has not learned after being in charge for around 18 months in total - he will be a steady coach/manager but I don't think he'll ever bridge that gap and make a really top one.
You are also right about many peope's over expectations for next season - which is prob understandable after the chaos of the last couple of seasons.
However, just because there has been progress (starting from a very low base) this season dosent automatically mean we will continue to improve next season.
I personally think that this Rovers team relies way too much on Rhodes' goals and Hanleys defending and if we lost either in summer (especially Rhodes) then results would suffer massively, as the amount of money we would have to replace them with would be minimal.
Also, we need to cut our costs massively this summer as we cannot continue to lose £20m per year, especially when we lose another £8m in TV money this summer - those kinds of saving can't be made simply by getting the "deadwood" off the books - decent players will have to be sold as well.
Also, if FFP is introduced (hopefully, we may get a stay of execution but if we do then we will still have to cut our costs massively, £20m losses per annum are simply unsustainable in the longrun unless we are happy ending up like Pompy and playing Stanley twice a season) then that would have a devastating effect on our ability to compete at the top end of the table (yes a few other teams, Bolton, Wolves and Forest would suffer the same embargo but then teams such as - the 3 that came down, QPR, Derby, Wigan, Brighton etc would not ) - that's quite alot of good teams to get past in order just to reach the play-off places when you have a transfer embargo.J.C - Rishton

DanBlackburn wrote…

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Excellent post - don't get me wrong, I think GB has done a very good job considering the circumstances but he is very limited in many areas and you are right, he has not learned after being in charge for around 18 months in total - he will be a steady coach/manager but I don't think he'll ever bridge that gap and make a really top one.

You are also right about many peope's over expectations for next season - which is prob understandable after the chaos of the last couple of seasons.

However, just because there has been progress (starting from a very low base) this season dosent automatically mean we will continue to improve next season.

I personally think that this Rovers team relies way too much on Rhodes' goals and Hanleys defending and if we lost either in summer (especially Rhodes) then results would suffer massively, as the amount of money we would have to replace them with would be minimal.

Also, we need to cut our costs massively this summer as we cannot continue to lose £20m per year, especially when we lose another £8m in TV money this summer - those kinds of saving can't be made simply by getting the "deadwood" off the books - decent players will have to be sold as well.

Also, if FFP is introduced (hopefully, we may get a stay of execution but if we do then we will still have to cut our costs massively, £20m losses per annum are simply unsustainable in the longrun unless we are happy ending up like Pompy and playing Stanley twice a season) then that would have a devastating effect on our ability to compete at the top end of the table (yes a few other teams, Bolton, Wolves and Forest would suffer the same embargo but then teams such as - the 3 that came down, QPR, Derby, Wigan, Brighton etc would not ) - that's quite alot of good teams to get past in order just to reach the play-off places when you have a transfer embargo.

Score: 5

The Axe
11:29am Sun 13 Apr 14

Excellent posts from DanBlackburn and JC Rishton. Bowyer has done a reasonable job in steadying the ship but nothing about his record at youth and reserve level indicates that he is lkely to produce a promotion side.

Excellent posts from DanBlackburn and JC Rishton. Bowyer has done a reasonable job in steadying the ship but nothing about his record at youth and reserve level indicates that he is lkely to produce a promotion side.The Axe

Excellent posts from DanBlackburn and JC Rishton. Bowyer has done a reasonable job in steadying the ship but nothing about his record at youth and reserve level indicates that he is lkely to produce a promotion side.

Score: 7

Not_A_Loon_From_Pune
12:17pm Sun 13 Apr 14

roversammo wrote…

So frustrating, Wednesday were there for the taking and we couldn't hold a two goal cushion, varney and Keane at fault for the last goal. Rhodes should have squared his chance. After all the promise of QPR, they let us down against no hopers.

Yes, I am totally baffled by what Bowyer sees in Varney. He runs around a lot but has he got any skill? Nope! Pace? Nope! Creativity? Nope! I hope we don't turn his loan permanent at the end of the season.

[quote][p][bold]roversammo[/bold] wrote:
So frustrating, Wednesday were there for the taking and we couldn't hold a two goal cushion, varney and Keane at fault for the last goal. Rhodes should have squared his chance. After all the promise of QPR, they let us down against no hopers.[/p][/quote]Yes, I am totally baffled by what Bowyer sees in Varney. He runs around a lot but has he got any skill? Nope! Pace? Nope! Creativity? Nope! I hope we don't turn his loan permanent at the end of the season.Not_A_Loon_From_Pune

roversammo wrote…

So frustrating, Wednesday were there for the taking and we couldn't hold a two goal cushion, varney and Keane at fault for the last goal. Rhodes should have squared his chance. After all the promise of QPR, they let us down against no hopers.

Yes, I am totally baffled by what Bowyer sees in Varney. He runs around a lot but has he got any skill? Nope! Pace? Nope! Creativity? Nope! I hope we don't turn his loan permanent at the end of the season.

Score: 4

A Darener
12:27pm Sun 13 Apr 14

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!A Darener

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Score: 2

globetrot
12:52pm Sun 13 Apr 14

A Rover 45 years and over wrote…

mark anthony wrote…

Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight

GB should now realise that he has not got the tactical no how to be a succsessul manager. This was a massive chance blown

Lets not forget that Bowyer is relatively new to first team coaching and considering the circumstances is doing a good job. He is still learning the game. Give him time, the squad is still being developed and there are some significant improvements being made. Have faith in Bowyer. COYB's

[quote][p][bold]A Rover 45 years and over[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mark anthony[/bold] wrote:
Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight[/p][/quote]GB should now realise that he has not got the tactical no how to be a succsessul manager. This was a massive chance blown[/p][/quote]Lets not forget that Bowyer is relatively new to first team coaching and considering the circumstances is doing a good job. He is still learning the game. Give him time, the squad is still being developed and there are some significant improvements being made. Have faith in Bowyer. COYB'sglobetrot

A Rover 45 years and over wrote…

mark anthony wrote…

Good result. Now bring on Yeovil. Play off. Still in sight

GB should now realise that he has not got the tactical no how to be a succsessul manager. This was a massive chance blown

Lets not forget that Bowyer is relatively new to first team coaching and considering the circumstances is doing a good job. He is still learning the game. Give him time, the squad is still being developed and there are some significant improvements being made. Have faith in Bowyer. COYB's

Score: 3

passingfootball
2:48pm Sun 13 Apr 14

if you go into the last 10 minutes of the game with any element of doubt or worry that you are going to concede that is what invariably happens, you get according to your expectations, you invite the very thing you fear you might do, dont say to yourself lets not concede, tell yourself the things you should be doing to prevent that situation happening,

if rovers want to go to the next level, next season rovers need to avoid desperately trying to hang on just to see a game out, it only encourages our opponents and gives them hope of getting something, when was the last time rovers stringed 20 passes without the other team getting a touch

if you go into the last 10 minutes of the game with any element of doubt or worry that you are going to concede that is what invariably happens, you get according to your expectations, you invite the very thing you fear you might do, dont say to yourself lets not concede, tell yourself the things you should be doing to prevent that situation happening,
if rovers want to go to the next level, next season rovers need to avoid desperately trying to hang on just to see a game out, it only encourages our opponents and gives them hope of getting something, when was the last time rovers stringed 20 passes without the other team getting a touchpassingfootball

if you go into the last 10 minutes of the game with any element of doubt or worry that you are going to concede that is what invariably happens, you get according to your expectations, you invite the very thing you fear you might do, dont say to yourself lets not concede, tell yourself the things you should be doing to prevent that situation happening,

if rovers want to go to the next level, next season rovers need to avoid desperately trying to hang on just to see a game out, it only encourages our opponents and gives them hope of getting something, when was the last time rovers stringed 20 passes without the other team getting a touch

Score: 0

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv
4:45pm Sun 13 Apr 14

Whilst Venkys own Rovers we have to be grateful for the job GB has done considering the last 3 seasons IMO.

Yes he's made some odd decisions, played players out of position, stuck with players week in week out despite poor performance, dithered on substitutions, prevented ''shutting shop'' when we've had leads against Brighton & Weds but what about coming back to draw against Watford and Millwall? What about the good performance against Leicester and Ipswich? What about Reading away?

The fact remains Venkys still own the club and whilst they are responsible for decision making we should just accept the fact we have improved from last season. I get what Dan & JC are saying but I just think the wounds are still too raw to start trusting Venkys, Shaw and the likes to start making such massive decisions again based on their appalling track record.

We need to give GB another full season, hopefully keep hold of JR and accept this season's been a good learning curve so we can make a serious challenge next season.

I just think some Rovers fans need to be careful what they wish for and remember how far we've come from that awful night against Wigan in the Prem under the drink driving bullsh*tter or watching the Sunday league standard football served up by Appleton......

Whilst Venkys own Rovers we have to be grateful for the job GB has done considering the last 3 seasons IMO.
Yes he's made some odd decisions, played players out of position, stuck with players week in week out despite poor performance, dithered on substitutions, prevented ''shutting shop'' when we've had leads against Brighton & Weds but what about coming back to draw against Watford and Millwall? What about the good performance against Leicester and Ipswich? What about Reading away?
The fact remains Venkys still own the club and whilst they are responsible for decision making we should just accept the fact we have improved from last season. I get what Dan & JC are saying but I just think the wounds are still too raw to start trusting Venkys, Shaw and the likes to start making such massive decisions again based on their appalling track record.
We need to give GB another full season, hopefully keep hold of JR and accept this season's been a good learning curve so we can make a serious challenge next season.
I just think some Rovers fans need to be careful what they wish for and remember how far we've come from that awful night against Wigan in the Prem under the drink driving bullsh*tter or watching the Sunday league standard football served up by Appleton......more bans than ray - brfc lxxv

Whilst Venkys own Rovers we have to be grateful for the job GB has done considering the last 3 seasons IMO.

Yes he's made some odd decisions, played players out of position, stuck with players week in week out despite poor performance, dithered on substitutions, prevented ''shutting shop'' when we've had leads against Brighton & Weds but what about coming back to draw against Watford and Millwall? What about the good performance against Leicester and Ipswich? What about Reading away?

The fact remains Venkys still own the club and whilst they are responsible for decision making we should just accept the fact we have improved from last season. I get what Dan & JC are saying but I just think the wounds are still too raw to start trusting Venkys, Shaw and the likes to start making such massive decisions again based on their appalling track record.

We need to give GB another full season, hopefully keep hold of JR and accept this season's been a good learning curve so we can make a serious challenge next season.

I just think some Rovers fans need to be careful what they wish for and remember how far we've come from that awful night against Wigan in the Prem under the drink driving bullsh*tter or watching the Sunday league standard football served up by Appleton......

Score: 6

Steven Seagull
4:48pm Sun 13 Apr 14

MatthewCA wrote…

Mistake Mistake Mistake.............

...loosing again at the last minute of the game.

GB should allow two subtitutes in defense after 80 mts, because we are in a leading position and ask them to hold the ball ruthlessly.

Go on then professor Hawking, tell us all exactly how you lose a game when it finishes 3-3?

I don't know, the standard of no-dad nowadays.......!

[quote][p][bold]MatthewCA[/bold] wrote:
Mistake Mistake Mistake.............
...loosing again at the last minute of the game.
GB should allow two subtitutes in defense after 80 mts, because we are in a leading position and ask them to hold the ball ruthlessly.[/p][/quote]Go on then professor Hawking, tell us all exactly how you lose a game when it finishes 3-3?
I don't know, the standard of no-dad nowadays.......!Steven Seagull

MatthewCA wrote…

Mistake Mistake Mistake.............

...loosing again at the last minute of the game.

GB should allow two subtitutes in defense after 80 mts, because we are in a leading position and ask them to hold the ball ruthlessly.

Go on then professor Hawking, tell us all exactly how you lose a game when it finishes 3-3?

I don't know, the standard of no-dad nowadays.......!

Score: -1

dangerous dave
5:16pm Sun 13 Apr 14

greenscreener wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

Angry From Accrington wrote…

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians

Lol.

Do you ever actually read the rubbish you type or do you just get over-excited ?

Now then grade 3 fruit and veg get a grip go visit your mates in colderstones secure you ll make sense between one another!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

[quote][p][bold]greenscreener[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]more bans than ray - brfc lxxv[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?
We're all ears Captain misery[/p][/quote]Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.[/p][/quote]Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians[/p][/quote]Lol.
Do you ever actually read the rubbish you type or do you just get over-excited ?[/p][/quote]Now then grade 3 fruit and veg get a grip go visit your mates in colderstones secure you ll make sense between one another!!
Out with the cowboys and indiansdangerous dave

greenscreener wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

Angry From Accrington wrote…

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Don't expect a sensible response from little old David. He isn't very clever. He has just enough brain capacity to say OUT but really struggles with the concept of constructive suggestions.
Personally, I have stopped responding to him. There is no point. I don't even despise him any more. I just accept that he is a poor lonely little old man whose only contact with the outside world is his Amstrad computer and his limited vocabulary.
He is more to be pitied than scorned. I am sending him a big hug for Easter.

Think its you thats loosing your marbles you obviously your alwsys respinding to my posts when yiu say your not . Go visit daft nick in calderstones secure
Out with the cowboys and indians

Lol.

Do you ever actually read the rubbish you type or do you just get over-excited ?

Now then grade 3 fruit and veg get a grip go visit your mates in colderstones secure you ll make sense between one another!!
Out with the cowboys and indians

Score: -4

Riverside 7
7:25pm Sun 13 Apr 14

DanBlackburn wrote…

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Good post Dan.
After 21 signings and stability at the club we have amassed just 2 more points than last season.
Yes there are 4 more games to play, 2 at home and 2 away, but the truth is that we haven’t improved by very much.

Don’t forget, we couldn’t really have got any worse than last season with 5 different managers, Steve Kean protests, Shebby Singh, the court cases over Berg’s & Kean’s compensation etc., etc., and we still had 58 points.

The fact we are mid-table is solely because the teams at the bottom haven’t amassed as many points!

GB did a good job saving us from the drop and bringing some stability to the club but is he really the man to lead us to promotion?

[quote][p][bold]DanBlackburn[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]kenbro[/bold] wrote:
Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.[/p][/quote]Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:
1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.
I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.[/p][/quote]Good post Dan.
After 21 signings and stability at the club we have amassed just 2 more points than last season.
Yes there are 4 more games to play, 2 at home and 2 away, but the truth is that we haven’t improved by very much.
Don’t forget, we couldn’t really have got any worse than last season with 5 different managers, Steve Kean protests, Shebby Singh, the court cases over Berg’s & Kean’s compensation etc., etc., and we still had 58 points.
The fact we are mid-table is solely because the teams at the bottom haven’t amassed as many points!
GB did a good job saving us from the drop and bringing some stability to the club but is he really the man to lead us to promotion?Riverside 7

DanBlackburn wrote…

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Good post Dan.
After 21 signings and stability at the club we have amassed just 2 more points than last season.
Yes there are 4 more games to play, 2 at home and 2 away, but the truth is that we haven’t improved by very much.

Don’t forget, we couldn’t really have got any worse than last season with 5 different managers, Steve Kean protests, Shebby Singh, the court cases over Berg’s & Kean’s compensation etc., etc., and we still had 58 points.

The fact we are mid-table is solely because the teams at the bottom haven’t amassed as many points!

GB did a good job saving us from the drop and bringing some stability to the club but is he really the man to lead us to promotion?

Score: 3

French Rover
7:42pm Sun 13 Apr 14

Whinge whinge whinge - there were two teams playing yesterday and Wednesday were never going to lie down even though we were in a great position to take all three points. An Owls fan said we were one of the bestbteams he has seen this season and much improved from the away game he went to at Ewood. But he also said that Wed never give up and even at 3-1 down most Owl fans believed they could get a point. Once we can get over the dissappointment of yesterday then we should appreciate that we still have a team and manager who are on a steep learning curve but who are learning every game. There will be times when the lessons are hard and yesterday was one of those times. But we didnt lose - we are still on an unbeaten run and despite the doom merchants whinging about getting yet another manager (which will take us backwards) and being supposedly hammered by the Fair Play rules and oh yes we will be losing Jordan Rhodes as well - well we still have much to look forward to next season. We wont win the league but should comfortably make the play-offs!

Whinge whinge whinge - there were two teams playing yesterday and Wednesday were never going to lie down even though we were in a great position to take all three points. An Owls fan said we were one of the bestbteams he has seen this season and much improved from the away game he went to at Ewood. But he also said that Wed never give up and even at 3-1 down most Owl fans believed they could get a point. Once we can get over the dissappointment of yesterday then we should appreciate that we still have a team and manager who are on a steep learning curve but who are learning every game. There will be times when the lessons are hard and yesterday was one of those times. But we didnt lose - we are still on an unbeaten run and despite the doom merchants whinging about getting yet another manager (which will take us backwards) and being supposedly hammered by the Fair Play rules and oh yes we will be losing Jordan Rhodes as well - well we still have much to look forward to next season. We wont win the league but should comfortably make the play-offs!French Rover

Whinge whinge whinge - there were two teams playing yesterday and Wednesday were never going to lie down even though we were in a great position to take all three points. An Owls fan said we were one of the bestbteams he has seen this season and much improved from the away game he went to at Ewood. But he also said that Wed never give up and even at 3-1 down most Owl fans believed they could get a point. Once we can get over the dissappointment of yesterday then we should appreciate that we still have a team and manager who are on a steep learning curve but who are learning every game. There will be times when the lessons are hard and yesterday was one of those times. But we didnt lose - we are still on an unbeaten run and despite the doom merchants whinging about getting yet another manager (which will take us backwards) and being supposedly hammered by the Fair Play rules and oh yes we will be losing Jordan Rhodes as well - well we still have much to look forward to next season. We wont win the league but should comfortably make the play-offs!

Score: -1

owd nick
10:06pm Sun 13 Apr 14

Riverside 7 wrote…

DanBlackburn wrote…

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Good post Dan.
After 21 signings and stability at the club we have amassed just 2 more points than last season.
Yes there are 4 more games to play, 2 at home and 2 away, but the truth is that we haven’t improved by very much.

Don’t forget, we couldn’t really have got any worse than last season with 5 different managers, Steve Kean protests, Shebby Singh, the court cases over Berg’s & Kean’s compensation etc., etc., and we still had 58 points.

The fact we are mid-table is solely because the teams at the bottom haven’t amassed as many points!

GB did a good job saving us from the drop and bringing some stability to the club but is he really the man to lead us to promotion?

The difference is that last season we were cannon fodder, may not be much difference in the points but the league positions and the performances are light years apart.

One other difference from last season is we were fighting relegation, this season we remain just four tantalising points off 6th place with four games to go.

You would think that's too much but in sport you never know, personally I now think we will be playing championship football again next season, hopefully with the bulk of this squad in place and the manager as well, more battle hardened and ready to make a more serious push.

We can't keep making changes to the management structure because some armchair fans (or fans in the stands) don't like whoever is in charge, rest assured if that happened there would be quite a few fans on the back of the new manager as soon as we let a goal in.

That's football for good or bad., better off sticking with the manager we have for another season.

At the end of last season Leicester fans were baying for Pearson's blood, look at them now, that's the example we need to follow now and not the panicky, knee jerk reactions of the past few seasons.

[quote][p][bold]Riverside 7[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]DanBlackburn[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]kenbro[/bold] wrote:
Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.[/p][/quote]Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:
1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.
I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.[/p][/quote]Good post Dan.
After 21 signings and stability at the club we have amassed just 2 more points than last season.
Yes there are 4 more games to play, 2 at home and 2 away, but the truth is that we haven’t improved by very much.
Don’t forget, we couldn’t really have got any worse than last season with 5 different managers, Steve Kean protests, Shebby Singh, the court cases over Berg’s & Kean’s compensation etc., etc., and we still had 58 points.
The fact we are mid-table is solely because the teams at the bottom haven’t amassed as many points!
GB did a good job saving us from the drop and bringing some stability to the club but is he really the man to lead us to promotion?[/p][/quote]The difference is that last season we were cannon fodder, may not be much difference in the points but the league positions and the performances are light years apart.
One other difference from last season is we were fighting relegation, this season we remain just four tantalising points off 6th place with four games to go.
You would think that's too much but in sport you never know, personally I now think we will be playing championship football again next season, hopefully with the bulk of this squad in place and the manager as well, more battle hardened and ready to make a more serious push.
We can't keep making changes to the management structure because some armchair fans (or fans in the stands) don't like whoever is in charge, rest assured if that happened there would be quite a few fans on the back of the new manager as soon as we let a goal in.
That's football for good or bad., better off sticking with the manager we have for another season.
At the end of last season Leicester fans were baying for Pearson's blood, look at them now, that's the example we need to follow now and not the panicky, knee jerk reactions of the past few seasons.owd nick

Riverside 7 wrote…

DanBlackburn wrote…

kenbro wrote…

Wednesday caught us in the second half after substituing 3 players. We didn't respond with any substitutions until stoppage time and then our top scorer went off. Would King coming on in the 60th minute have put a bit more pressure on Wednesday ? We have sat back in the second half too many times this season and it has cost us. Gary needs to figure that out.

Exactly. All of us knew another Groundhog Day was about to happen. This has happened so many times under Bowyer. He fails to use his substitutions in a positive way when we are winning. He only ever seems to respond once we have conceded a lead or gone behind.
For all those still claiming things will be different next year under Bowyer please explain why:

1. He has been in football his entire life yet still seems incapable of positive substitutions when we are on top
2. He has been in charge for well over a year now, signed a couple of dozen players and we are mid table. Why will this change because it's a new season. How much more experience of repeating the same mistakes does it take?
3. He is about as inspiring as a Yorkshire pudding. Has anyone ever seen genuine passion from him? He seems too pally with the team to be a boss.
4. None sense spoken about us having a young side. We do not have a young side their ages are about average for a professional football team.

I have nothing against Bowyer but Like all rovers fans all I want is the best man for the job. Venkys won't recruit an experienced manager for fear of standing up to them or criticism so we are where we are with another coach incapable of taking us back into the premiership.
I hope I am proved wrong but I do wonder if those people on these boards who keep telling how good a job Bowyer has done actually go to Ewood. There are so few of us left I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't.

Good post Dan.
After 21 signings and stability at the club we have amassed just 2 more points than last season.
Yes there are 4 more games to play, 2 at home and 2 away, but the truth is that we haven’t improved by very much.

Don’t forget, we couldn’t really have got any worse than last season with 5 different managers, Steve Kean protests, Shebby Singh, the court cases over Berg’s & Kean’s compensation etc., etc., and we still had 58 points.

The fact we are mid-table is solely because the teams at the bottom haven’t amassed as many points!

GB did a good job saving us from the drop and bringing some stability to the club but is he really the man to lead us to promotion?

The difference is that last season we were cannon fodder, may not be much difference in the points but the league positions and the performances are light years apart.

One other difference from last season is we were fighting relegation, this season we remain just four tantalising points off 6th place with four games to go.

You would think that's too much but in sport you never know, personally I now think we will be playing championship football again next season, hopefully with the bulk of this squad in place and the manager as well, more battle hardened and ready to make a more serious push.

We can't keep making changes to the management structure because some armchair fans (or fans in the stands) don't like whoever is in charge, rest assured if that happened there would be quite a few fans on the back of the new manager as soon as we let a goal in.

That's football for good or bad., better off sticking with the manager we have for another season.

At the end of last season Leicester fans were baying for Pearson's blood, look at them now, that's the example we need to follow now and not the panicky, knee jerk reactions of the past few seasons.

Score: 2

Cumbrian Blue
12:24am Mon 14 Apr 14

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Let's not forget where we have come from....take your pick from: Kean; Berg; Appleton....oh and Singh...lol

I'll stick with Bowyer for now and thank him for doing the best of a bad job!

[quote][p][bold]more bans than ray - brfc lxxv[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dangerous dave[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote:
No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy[/p][/quote]GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS[/p][/quote]So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?
We're all ears Captain misery[/p][/quote]Let's not forget where we have come from....take your pick from: Kean; Berg; Appleton....oh and Singh...lol
I'll stick with Bowyer for now and thank him for doing the best of a bad job!Cumbrian Blue

more bans than ray - brfc lxxv wrote…

dangerous dave wrote…

bburnrover wrote…

No excuses we need new management with a fresh philosophy

GB is completely out of his depth - have said this all along - but he will be singing the praises of his mates as usual - as a club we are going no where under this amateurish Management Team and idiotic Board of Directors not to mention Owners who never turn up for a game!!
OUT WITH THE COWBOYS AND INDIANS

So you think Bowyer should be sacked and replaced by who exactly?

We're all ears Captain misery

Let's not forget where we have come from....take your pick from: Kean; Berg; Appleton....oh and Singh...lol

I'll stick with Bowyer for now and thank him for doing the best of a bad job!

Score: 0

DanBlackburn
7:17am Mon 14 Apr 14

A Darener wrote…

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.

[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote:
Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more![/p][/quote]Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.DanBlackburn

A Darener wrote…

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.

Score: 2

Harwoodstblue
10:44am Mon 14 Apr 14

claytoner85 wrote…

We may not of won today but we didn't lose. 8 matches unbeaten run is pretty good going given the circumstances and what's happened over the last couple of seasons.

I do have confidence though for next season if we can keep the majority of our players. GB just needs to sort the team out and tell them to stop lying down when we are in front, how many times this season have we either lost or drawn a game when we have been in front? That needs to be sorted for next season if we are to have any chance of promotion.

In other words we are not bossing games or taking them by the scruff of the neck. This team are still learning (the manager also) and need to learn how to do this. It took Leicester 3 seasons to get it right but look at them now.
I can't understand those who expect instant results from this team who have only been put together this season ???

[quote][p][bold]claytoner85[/bold] wrote:
We may not of won today but we didn't lose. 8 matches unbeaten run is pretty good going given the circumstances and what's happened over the last couple of seasons.
I do have confidence though for next season if we can keep the majority of our players. GB just needs to sort the team out and tell them to stop lying down when we are in front, how many times this season have we either lost or drawn a game when we have been in front? That needs to be sorted for next season if we are to have any chance of promotion.[/p][/quote]In other words we are not bossing games or taking them by the scruff of the neck. This team are still learning (the manager also) and need to learn how to do this. It took Leicester 3 seasons to get it right but look at them now.
I can't understand those who expect instant results from this team who have only been put together this season ???Harwoodstblue

claytoner85 wrote…

We may not of won today but we didn't lose. 8 matches unbeaten run is pretty good going given the circumstances and what's happened over the last couple of seasons.

I do have confidence though for next season if we can keep the majority of our players. GB just needs to sort the team out and tell them to stop lying down when we are in front, how many times this season have we either lost or drawn a game when we have been in front? That needs to be sorted for next season if we are to have any chance of promotion.

In other words we are not bossing games or taking them by the scruff of the neck. This team are still learning (the manager also) and need to learn how to do this. It took Leicester 3 seasons to get it right but look at them now.
I can't understand those who expect instant results from this team who have only been put together this season ???

Score: 1

Wild Rover
1:06pm Mon 14 Apr 14

DanBlackburn wrote…

A Darener wrote…

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.

So Dan Blackburn thinks that pro footballers should not be capable of playing a full game?
They were not dead on their feet, the third goal for Wednesday had a big chunk of luck attached as to how the half cleared ball fell.
Nowt to do with luck
The bogus obsession with subs makes me laugh, GB cant win either way

[quote][p][bold]DanBlackburn[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote:
Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more![/p][/quote]Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.[/p][/quote]So Dan Blackburn thinks that pro footballers should not be capable of playing a full game?
They were not dead on their feet, the third goal for Wednesday had a big chunk of luck attached as to how the half cleared ball fell.
Nowt to do with luck
The bogus obsession with subs makes me laugh, GB cant win either wayWild Rover

DanBlackburn wrote…

A Darener wrote…

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.

So Dan Blackburn thinks that pro footballers should not be capable of playing a full game?
They were not dead on their feet, the third goal for Wednesday had a big chunk of luck attached as to how the half cleared ball fell.
Nowt to do with luck
The bogus obsession with subs makes me laugh, GB cant win either way

Score: 0

DanBlackburn
1:56pm Mon 14 Apr 14

Wild Rover wrote…

DanBlackburn wrote…

A Darener wrote…

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.

So Dan Blackburn thinks that pro footballers should not be capable of playing a full game?
They were not dead on their feet, the third goal for Wednesday had a big chunk of luck attached as to how the half cleared ball fell.
Nowt to do with luck
The bogus obsession with subs makes me laugh, GB cant win either way

Hello Wild Rover. There is no obsession with subs. Saturday's late comeback by a mediocre Wednesday side speaks volumes. Luck Schmuck. The goal had been coming, at one point late on Conway ran up the wing and simply ran out of steam only for the ball to be lifted off his foot with ease. He then stopped still hands on knees to recover. Fitness is perhaps a factor, but you are suggesting that GB should not use his substitutions are you? They are a key and integral element of matches and time and time again change the outcome. What I am saying above is that GB has proven inept at their timing and use over and over again.
I have patience but deep down we all know or suspect that GB just hasn't got it. I am not suggesting I have the answer as Venkys will no doubt do what they have always done. The wrong thing. Whatever it is.

[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]DanBlackburn[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote:
Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more![/p][/quote]Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.[/p][/quote]So Dan Blackburn thinks that pro footballers should not be capable of playing a full game?
They were not dead on their feet, the third goal for Wednesday had a big chunk of luck attached as to how the half cleared ball fell.
Nowt to do with luck
The bogus obsession with subs makes me laugh, GB cant win either way[/p][/quote]Hello Wild Rover. There is no obsession with subs. Saturday's late comeback by a mediocre Wednesday side speaks volumes. Luck Schmuck. The goal had been coming, at one point late on Conway ran up the wing and simply ran out of steam only for the ball to be lifted off his foot with ease. He then stopped still hands on knees to recover. Fitness is perhaps a factor, but you are suggesting that GB should not use his substitutions are you? They are a key and integral element of matches and time and time again change the outcome. What I am saying above is that GB has proven inept at their timing and use over and over again.
I have patience but deep down we all know or suspect that GB just hasn't got it. I am not suggesting I have the answer as Venkys will no doubt do what they have always done. The wrong thing. Whatever it is.DanBlackburn

Wild Rover wrote…

DanBlackburn wrote…

A Darener wrote…

Just watched the game. Shocking defending! Say no more!

Yes poor but they were dead on their feet. The same 11 men hanging on for 95 minutes. ( forget the Varney sub). Wednesday put on 3 subs and livened up their game. Clearly I am still annoyed by bowyer for his lack of subs. It was desperate, frustrating and miserable watching the slow car crash that was their equaliser. If all the rovers fans in the ground could see it coming why couldn't he?
Any road up who knows what will happen in the summer at Venkys circus.

So Dan Blackburn thinks that pro footballers should not be capable of playing a full game?
They were not dead on their feet, the third goal for Wednesday had a big chunk of luck attached as to how the half cleared ball fell.
Nowt to do with luck
The bogus obsession with subs makes me laugh, GB cant win either way

Hello Wild Rover. There is no obsession with subs. Saturday's late comeback by a mediocre Wednesday side speaks volumes. Luck Schmuck. The goal had been coming, at one point late on Conway ran up the wing and simply ran out of steam only for the ball to be lifted off his foot with ease. He then stopped still hands on knees to recover. Fitness is perhaps a factor, but you are suggesting that GB should not use his substitutions are you? They are a key and integral element of matches and time and time again change the outcome. What I am saying above is that GB has proven inept at their timing and use over and over again.
I have patience but deep down we all know or suspect that GB just hasn't got it. I am not suggesting I have the answer as Venkys will no doubt do what they have always done. The wrong thing. Whatever it is.

Score: 2

Burnley59/60
4:32pm Tue 15 Apr 14

DoggydogNo1 wrote…

Rovers aint going nowhere! They blew a 3-1 led and the result just sums up how good a team rovers are!

Rubbish just wait I know im correct Clarets Champions and Rovers up Via The Playoffs GET BEIND YOUR TEAM !!!!

[quote][p][bold]DoggydogNo1[/bold] wrote:
Rovers aint going nowhere! They blew a 3-1 led and the result just sums up how good a team rovers are![/p][/quote]Rubbish just wait I know im correct Clarets Champions and Rovers up Via The Playoffs GET BEIND YOUR TEAM !!!!Burnley59/60

DoggydogNo1 wrote…

Rovers aint going nowhere! They blew a 3-1 led and the result just sums up how good a team rovers are!

Rubbish just wait I know im correct Clarets Champions and Rovers up Via The Playoffs GET BEIND YOUR TEAM !!!!

Score: 2

Burnley59/60
4:35pm Tue 15 Apr 14

fireonthemountain wrote…

Well , I was disappointed that we threw away 3 points .

OK let's be realistic .

We are not going to make the play-offs .

But next season I will take great delight in watching Burnley
going down while we go up .

Burnley will be humiliated by top class teams - it will be like
swatting a fly .

We will get there - cloggers , prepare for ridicule .
Try your toilet-trashing-tact

ics against professionals .

I think not The Ginger One Has Things Well In Hand

[quote][p][bold]fireonthemountain[/bold] wrote:
Well , I was disappointed that we threw away 3 points .
OK let's be realistic .
We are not going to make the play-offs .
But next season I will take great delight in watching Burnley
going down while we go up .
Burnley will be humiliated by top class teams - it will be like
swatting a fly .
Back to the Sunday-School-League for you cloggers .
Well done Gary B . Good team . Perfectly good tactics .
Slowly , slowly ,catchy monkee .
We will get there - cloggers , prepare for ridicule .
Try your toilet-trashing-tact
ics against professionals .[/p][/quote]I think not The Ginger One Has Things Well In HandBurnley59/60

fireonthemountain wrote…

Well , I was disappointed that we threw away 3 points .

OK let's be realistic .

We are not going to make the play-offs .

But next season I will take great delight in watching Burnley
going down while we go up .

Burnley will be humiliated by top class teams - it will be like
swatting a fly .

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